OMEP talks about the benefits of going digital with training your manufacturing workforce.

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You are subscribed to the Manufacturing Innovation Blog for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Digitize Your Onboarding and Training With the Modern Learner in Mind It’s time for a digital workforce transformation. Modern manufacturers have to juggle evolving expectations for workplace flexibility, pay, career paths and benefits. They also have to take into account the changes in the ways employees learn and access information. The most obvious example of this is how employees turn to their smartphones – whether for a just-in-time answer to an unexpected problem or as a replacement for traditional training and development channels. The digital transformation of your workforce is similar in many ways to the digitization of your manufacturing operations. Read More In addition to the most recent blog, you may also be interested in the following topics on the Manufacturing Innovation Blog.  Susan Murray Carlock: Business Savvy Balanced by Personal Commitment Susan Murray Carlock's family has worked for 33 years to expand Mursix Corp's capabilities & the industries it serves. Read More Cydney Severio: From Stitcher to CEO Cydney Severio's advice to women interested in working in manufacturing "is to find a place in the company where your talents will be an asset to the business. Read More The Importance of Supply Chain Connectivity to Grow Your Business The ability for manufacturers and suppliers to connect has never been more important. The domestic supply chain is quickly evolving due to advanced manufacturing breakthroughs and high-tech innovations. Read More You may also be interested in… The Job Quality Toolkit The Job Quality Toolkit is rooted in the Baldrige Excellence Framework and provides practical guidance to employers of all kinds. Many interrelated factors impact job quality. The Job Quality Toolkit is organized around eight drivers. The Manufacturers’ Guide to Finding and Retaining Talent View the Manufacturers’ Guide to Finding and Retaining Talent, to learn steps that will help you improve and enhance your employee recruitment, retention and engagement. How Small Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for their Supply Chains Many manufacturers are pursuing domestic sourcing for materials and supplies as a way to overcome supply chain disruptions. View this interactive white paper to learn how small manufacturers can develop risk management strategies for their supply chains.     Questions? Contact mfg@nist.gov or (301) 975-5020 STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences   |  Unsubscribe   |  Help   If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, MS4800 Gaithersburg, MD, 20899-4800, US